10+12 min
Entering the Forest
“Leaving everything behind. Twelve years ahead. A new life in the wilderness.”
Story Summary
After accepting the terms of exile, the Pandavas and Draupadi leave civilization behind and enter the vast forest. The first days are marked by hardship—finding food, building shelter, adapting to a life without comforts. They encounter forest-dwelling sages who offer counsel and wisdom. As they settle into their new reality, they must accept their fate: twelve years of exile in the forest, followed by one year incognito. Despite the loss of their kingdom and the challenges ahead, they find strength in unity and resolve to face the long exile together.